Houston Public Media

Texas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party

From left to right: state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin; state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin; former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rouke, D-El Paso; U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D ...
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At Texas GOP convention, calls for party unity and other key takeaways

HOUSTON – Texas Republicans left their state convention projecting unity, warning against complacency and embracing an ambitious conservative agenda aimed at countering Democratic gains in urban areas ...

Here are the key takeaways from the Texas Republican Party convention in Houston

Gov. Greg Abbott was the star of the show, and Republicans passed a platform that tacks even further to the right on abortion, LGBTQ issues and more.
The New York Times

To Defeat Democrats, Texas Governor Embraces the Hard Right

After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence within the party. By Lauren McGaughy ...
Houston Public Media

Texas GOP faces legal opposition in bid to close state’s open primary system

The Republican Party of Texas — joined by Chip Hunt, a party precinct chair in Potter County — is suing Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to force the state to close its open primary election ...
NPR

Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party — and the Senate

KATY, Texas — The music is blaring and the smell of smoked meats fills the air at an old-school barbeque joint that is quickly running out of seats. This political rally for Texas Attorney General Ken ...